Pages

Friday, September 20, 2013

This week it is really a joy to welcome author Linda Weaver Clarke to Gina's World of Good. Linda will be chatting with us about writing and especially giving us the scoop on her wonderful new release, a sweet romance titled THE REBELS OF CORDOVIA. Anyone who comments this week will receive a FREE e-book of this novel. Yes, you read that correctly - anyone who comments receives a free e-copy of THE REBELS OF CORDOVIA. How generous and exciting. Welcome, Linda!

Tell us, please, Linda - as an author, what makes a book great in your eyes?

My children and I list books as first timers and second
timers. If it’s a good book but I only read it once, then it’s a first timer.
If a book can be read more than once, then it’s a second timer. What makes it a
second timer? If a book touches my heart, makes me laugh, makes me sigh, and
maybe weep a little, then that book will be read more than once. If I’ve gotten
it from the library, then I usually buy it.

Tell us a little about your book, The Rebels of
Cordovia.

The Rebels of Cordovia
is a “sweet romance” set in the 1700s. Centuries after the legendary Robin
Hood, a group of men and women find themselves fighting for the same cause: for
their rights, for freedom of speech, and equality. Robin’s Rebels realize they
must fight against the tyranny of a wicked king and help the people survive
this oppression. In the small country of Cordovia, small groups of rebels begin
springing up, but its Robin’s Rebels who get the attention of the king.

In this battle for freedom, a tender love story begins to
blossom. Daniel, a rogue and a leader of the Freemen, doesn’t realize that the
sweet feminine woman he has met and is falling for happens to be the leader of
Robin’s Rebels. Realizing the importance of uniting all the rebel groups, Daniel
tries to recruit Robin’s Rebels but they refuse. Now he has to find a way to
convince them. When he finds out the leader is actually a woman, what will his
reaction be?

Let’s talk about the book you’d like to promote today.
How did you come up with the title?

My characters are rebels, fighting for liberty in a small
country called Cordovia. They chose not to put up with the tyranny of a wicked
king. So they decided to put together their own little group of rebels. Thus: The
Rebels of Cordovia!

What was the inspiration behind this story?

My story was inspired because of the importance of freedom
in our country. America had to fight for her liberty. The patriots fought
valiantly for what was most valuable to them: freedom of choice, for their
rights as individuals, and to worship according to the dictates of their own
heart. The patriots fought with every fiber of strength they had, both bond and
free, for what we enjoy today. This was my inspiration.

What was your first reaction when you got a glimpse of
your cover art?

I actually said out loud, as I looked at it on my
computer: “Oh my gosh! I love it! I really love it!” Then I called my husband
in to look at it and he loved it, too. The arrow stuck in the tree trunk was so
perfect, because that represented my book exactly.

First thing: I fly all over the U.S., teaching people how
to write their family history or their own autobiography. I believe it’s very
important to teach our children their heritage. We are the people we are
because of our ancestors. It’s up to us to write these experiences down. Our children need to be proud of their ancestors. To learn more about what I teach and read sample stories of
my ancestors, you can visit my website at www.lindaweaverclarke.com.

Second thing: I have six daughters and no sons. It’s quite
a mad house at Thanksgiving when we all get together. Three of my daughters are
married now, so I have five grandchildren to add to the wonderful chaos.

Thanks for spending a bit of time with Gina’s World of
Good! Best wishes for your continued success. Where can readers find you
on the Web?

I enjoyed the prologue and chapter one, Linda. I must get to see chapter two and beyond.Thanks for your generosity in this story. I admire anyone who can write of past eras and has a knowledge of the way things were long ago. Thank you again for having me as a guest on your blog a while ago. Best wishes with your many novels and sales.

Wow this sounds so good! I love fiction from the 1700 and 1800s. Those time periods really appeal to me. And of course who doesn't love a good Robin Hood story especially with the state our country is in. We all love that wonderful rescuer! But maybe I'm biased since I'm a huge sucker for fairy tales! Maybe we could read this book as a book club on ACFW? Just a thought. Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who visited this Gina's World of Good this week. It was great to meet everyone and I look forward to reading the reviews you write about THE REBELS OF CORDOVIA.

A very special thank you and shout-out to Linda Weaver Clarke, a wonderful author and friend. Thank you for visiting this week and for your generous gift to each of your commenters. I wish you many, many sales, Linda, and continued success in your writing career. Please return for another visit soon.